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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Kawakami want Ono's advice about the corporation's offer?
(a) Ono is shrewd about business matters.
(b) Ono is her last dependable customer.
(c) Ono could support the endeavor.
(d) Ono is her only friend.

2. How does Ono feel about the demonstrations in the streets?
(a) They've gone too far.
(b) The Japanese are children learning democracy.
(c) It is a great pity that people are being injured.
(d) They're an important expression of freedom of speech.

3. How does Taro Saito feel about the demonstrations in the streets?
(a) They've gone too far.
(b) They're an important expression of freedom of speech.
(c) It is a great pity that people are being injured.
(d) The Japanese are children learning democracy.

4. How does Noriko's behavior change during the miai?
(a) She abruptly leaves the table.
(b) She begins to relax.
(c) She becomes talkative and lively.
(d) She becomes increasingly silent and distressed.

5. Why is Setsuko uncomfortable with Noriko's talk about Ono?
(a) She feels guilty for not helping.
(b) It is disrespectful.
(c) It is dishonest
(d) She feels guilty for causing discord.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ono's wife press him to find a better house?

2. Which of the sisters is older?

3. Which room does Ono say is the most important room in the house?

4. How many regular customers does Mrs. Kawakami have now that the war is over?

5. Why was Shintaro not initially called up for military service?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Suichi become angry at Kenji's funeral ceremony?

2. Why does Ono lose respect for Shintaro?

3. How does Mr. Yamagata thank Ono for his support of the Migi-Hidari?

4. Why is Ono worried about Kuroda's attitude now?

5. How does Ono persuade the authorities that the Migi-Hidari should be built in the pleasure district?

6. Why does Ono conceal his efforts on her behalf from Noriko during the weeks leading up to the miai?

7. Why does Enchi treat Ono in such a friendly way when he arrives to visit Kuroda?

8. What tragic event happens to the mentally challenged Hirayama?

9. Why does Ono's father burn his paintings?

10. What prediction does Setsuko's mother make about her that is now proving accurate?

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